Prairie On The Creek - July 2013

THE HORIZON July 2013 Volume 2, Issue 7

The Official Newsletter for the residents of Prairie On The Creek

Important Dates JULY 4, 2013 JULY 9, 2013

INDEPENDENCE DAY POTC HOA MEETING

City Of Kyle Events JULY 4, 2013 INDEPENDENCE DAY

CELEBRATION FIREWORKS SHOW JULY 2, 2013 KYLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 2013 ZUMBA (KYLE

LIBRARY: 6:30PM) JULY 12, 2013 MOVIES IN THE PARK

(GREGG-CLARKE PARK) JULY 16, 2013

KYLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2013

ZUMBA

(KYLE LIBRARY-6:30PM) JULY 25, 2013 ZUMBA

(KYLE LIBRARY-6:30PM) JULY 26, 2013 DIVE IN MOVIE

(KYLE POOL - GREGG-CLARKE PARK)

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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THE HORIZON IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY.................................................................911 FIRE.................................................................................911 Kyle Police Dept. (non-emergency).........512-268-3232 (24 hrs.)

Kyle Animal Control...................................... 512-268-8800 Seton Medical Center Hays............................ 512-504-5000 SCHOOLS - HAYS CISD

Susie Fuentes Elementary School................... 512-268-7827 Chapa Middle School..................................... 512-268-8500 Lehman High School...................................... 512-268-8454 Hays CISD...................................................... 512-268-2141 UTILITIES

City of Kyle (water, sewer, refuse).................. 512-262-1010 CenterPoint Energy (gas)............................1-800-427-7142 To report gas leaks........................................1-888-876-5786 Pedernales Electric Cooperative..................1-888-554-4732 OTHER NUMBERS

Kyle Library.................................................... 512-268-7411 Kyle Post Office.............................................. 512-268-5541 Kyle Municipal Court..................................... 512-262-3994 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tawana Henderson................................................. President Amy Hunter.....................................................Vice President John Nice.................................................................Secretary Greg Swarny.............................................................Treasurer COMMITTEES

Angelica Covington........................ Social Committee Chair Kevin Covington.. Architectural Review Committee member Carolyn Harkins... Architectural Review Committee member

Cook’s Corner Red, White & Blue Ambrosia

1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup milk 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup raisins 1 cup shredded coconut DIRECTIONS Combine the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Whip with an electric mixer until thick but not grainy.

Mix in sour cream.

Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flaked coconut, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows until everything is evenly distributed. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving but is best if chilled overnight.

NOTES Add chopped walnuts or pecans to give the dessert an added crunch. You can adjust the sweetness by adding/omitting amount of marshmallows.

HOA MANAGEMENT

Alliance Association Management 512-328-6100 www.allianceonline.net Mitchell Burgess........................................Property Manager For questions or concerns in your neighborhood contact our Property Manager at info@allianceonline.net.

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BEWARE OF HOME REPAIR SCAMS

Grilling News On E. Coli

Kyle police are asking you to be wary of people claiming to be contractors contacting you for repairs on your home. Always be sure of whom you are dealing with, check references, and never pay for anything before the work is done.

WARNING SIGNS YOU SHOULD WATCH FOR, INCLUDING SALESPERSONS:

• Contacts you first (comes to your home uninvited or contacts you by telephone); • Tells you that you need to make repairs immediately; • Talks too fast (to confuse you) and pressures you to sign papers today; • Tells you that they are doing work in your neighborhood and claims they have “extra materials” left from another job; • Offers to use your home as a “display home” or offers a discounted price or “discounts” for referrals, but only if you buy today!

• Tells you something that sounds too good (or bad) to be true. (It probably is not true!)

For more information or to report a suspected scam, call the Kyle Police department at 512.268.3232.

Source: Kyle Quarterly

Summer is right around the corner, and the barbeque grills will be coming out, even more since Memorial Day!!!! Here is some important news about grilling.

Thanks to new laws, there are fewer breakouts of E. coli, a common kind of bacteria that lives in the intestines of animals and people. Still there is a chance that E. coli could contaminate your food, especially during barbeque season. These tips can help keep you and your family safe.

• Cook all ground beef thoroughly to at least 160 degrees. Test the meat by putting a food thermometer in the thickest part the meat.

• Do not eat ground beef that is pink in the middle. Put it back on the grill and cook it until it is no longer pink.

• If a restaurant serves you an under-cooked hamburger, send it back for more cooking. Be sure to ask for a new bun and plate, too.

• Never put cooked meats back on the same plate they were on before cooking. Also, wash the meat thermometer after each use.

The most common symptoms of E. coli are bloody diarrhea and stomach pain. If you have these symptoms, see a doctor immediately.

Source: www.cdc.gov

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THE HORIZON It Really is a Small World After All

By Vicki Milana

This past school year has been an eventful one for twenty-two Houston area Ayusa families. In August 2012, these families opened their hearts and their homes to foreign exchange students from around the world. During the 2012-2013 school year; we had eleven countries represented in our area, some of the countries included were Germany, Brazil, Italy, Lebanon, China, Japan and Tunisia.

The Ayusa foreign exchange student program is a great way to enrich not only the lives of your family members, but that of the folks in your community and the student themselves. “Both my wife and I have been hosting for the past five years and have enjoyed every minute of it!” says Theodore Odom of Pearland, Texas. “My wife and I have no children, so we are able to bring the students in for the full year and be their Host Parents. We believe it’s a way of giving back. This year’s student, Ina Zyfi of Albania has had a great time meeting new people, making new friends and volunteering her time to a local dachshund rescue.”

“We welcome host families of all shapes and sizes – families with young children, families with no children, empty nesters

whose children have left home, single parents and non-traditional families,” says Connie Coutu, Regional Manager of Ayusa, a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization. “The key requirements for a host family are to provide a safe and nurturing home environment, genuinely love children, and have a desire to learn more about a different culture.”

“Our students really love giving back to the community”, says Heather Wells, the Houston area Senior Regional Director. “One of our students, Nesrine Mbarek of Tunisia, participated in over 300 hours of community service. She was actually one of three students who won a trip for her community service and also attended a US Department of State “Teaching English as a Second Language” conference in April for her hard work. Other students have worked in food banks and have given presentations on their home countries in their schools.”

This year, Ayusa is sponsoring over 900 students from 60 different countries in the United States. Volunteer host families are needed in our area to house these students for the 2013-2014

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THE HORIZON school year. The families need only provide foreign exchange students a nurturing environment, three meals a day and a bedroom (either private or shared with a host sibling of the same gender). Each host family and student is supported by a professionally trained community representative who works with the family and student for the entire program. If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, please visit the Ayusa website at www.ayusa.org and complete the on-line application. You can view the students that are available for placement by clicking on the View Student Profiles on the home page. Help make this a memorable year for both your children and the prospective students. You’ll be glad you did!

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FIREWORKS!

Hays County Sheriff’s Office does not enforce Home Owners Association Rules and Regulations; including the Ban of Fireworks within your HOA. However, it is illegal in Hays County to shoot fireworks with sticks (Bottle Rockets) or any Missiles with Fins. Hope this clears up any questions that you may have regarding Fireworks for the Fourth of July Holiday.

Please talk to your Children about Safety Issues when using fireworks to protect them and protect property.

To help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following safety tips: • Always read and follow label directions.

• Have an adult present.

• Buy from reliable sellers.

• Use outdoors only.

• Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket).

• Never experiment or make your own fireworks.

• Light only one firework at a time.

• Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).

• Never give fireworks to small children.

• If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.

• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.

• Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

• The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.

• Stay away from illegal explosives.

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18. Bottle need 19. Palladium (abbr.)

20. Upset 20. Many 22. Cow's chow 21. Perfect 23. Year (abbr.)

22. Captain (abbr.)

24. Computer makers 24. Institution (abbr.)

27. Brews 25. Swain 29. Sleep disorder 26. African country 31. Parent teacher groups 28. Fast plane 32. Strong rope fiber 30. Pastry 33. Bend 34. Decorative needle case © 2006. Feature Exchange

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